Epson ET-2821 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson ET-2821 is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

A waste ink counter in the Epson ET-2821 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson ET-2821 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson ET-2821 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Reset Epson ET-2821 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-2821 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ET-2821 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2821 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2821 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
• Stable Internet connection during reset

Troubleshooting

• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.